2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2005 Fiat Punto
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 870 kg more than 2005 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2005 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Ducato | Punto |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 47 L |
